2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 engine problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where…”
filed Jan 3, 2025
“Camshaft adjuster solenoid leaked oil into wiring harness, caused vehicle to go into limp mode and not accelerate/shift gears. This is a known problem with the m272 engine, this vin did not show up on the recall list.”
filed Dec 30, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during…Campaign 22V168000 · Mar 18, 2022
Engine problems in other C300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 C300 | 93 | 33% |
| 2015 C300 | 127 | 34% |
| 2014 C300 | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 C300 | 8 | 3% |
| 2012 C300 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 C300 | 10 | 2% |
| 2010 C300 | 13 | 3% |
| 2009 C300 | 16 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 Mercedes-Benz C300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.